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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.74, 15,550.16 and 3,790.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.74, 15,550.16 and 3,790.91 is: 5,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.74 : 15,550.16 = 3,790.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.74/15,550.16 = 3,790.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.74x = 15,550.16 × 3,790.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.74x = 58,949,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,949,160.34/10,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.02

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